COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

CITY OF ATTICA

February 13, 2006

The Common Council for the City of Attica met on the 13th day of February at the hour of 7:00 p.m. at City Hall. Those present: Mr. Larry Grant, Mrs. Valarie Maus, Mr. Bill Craft, Mr. Larry Askren, Mr. Deon Swift, Mr. Tom O’Connor and Ms. Sharon Negele.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING

Mrs. Maus made a motion to approve the minutes of the January 9^th council meeting, seconded by Mr. Craft.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Mr. Grant presented the Zoning Committee recommendation for the request to rezone the property adjacent to Fountain Trust and property located on Shawnee Farms. Mrs. Maus made a motion to read Ordinance 1 to rezone the property adjacent to Fountain Trust from R1 to B1. Mr. Askren seconded the motion, all ayes. Mr. O’Connor read the ordinance in its entirety. Mrs. Maus made a motion for the Ordinance to be read for the second time by title only and to suspend the rules for the third reading. Mr. Craft seconded the motion, all ayes. Mr. O’Connor read the ordinance by title only. There was a roll call and the vote was 4 Ayes and 0 Nays. After further discussion regarding the Shawnee Farm property it was concluded that the attorney representing the property owner would collect the information on the adjoining neighbors and then get with Mr. O’Connor on the next course of action.

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Mr. Snoeberger announced that several residents have reported attempted phone scams. In each case they are trying to get individuals to release bank account information. In addition, several ordinance violation tickets have been issued.

Mr. O’Farrell presented the annual report on Attica Fire Departments activity for 2005. Ms. Jordan presented the annual report on all 2005 building permits and the status of condemned and demolished properties.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS

Ms. Negele gave a report on 2006 budget reductions required by the DLGF.

NEW BUSINESS

Mr. Swift informed the Council of a state requirement to elect an alternate President in the event the mayor is absent. Mrs. Maus made a motion to elect Mr. Larry Grant and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes. He also informed the council of a potential policy decision regarding the request for providing water to some residences of our neighboring city directly across the river. This information will be presented at the next council meeting. Mr. O’Connor prepared an ordinance that would stipulate residency requirements with police and fire department personnel. Mr. Askren made a motion to read the Ordinance and Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes. Mr. Grant made a motion to table and discuss the ordinance, Mr. Craft seconded, all ayes. The ordinance was discussed at great lengths and will be brought back for vote at the next council meeting.

Mr. O’Connor raised the issue of requiring an ordinance for the cost of dumping outside septic tank material. It was concluded that in order to control who and what could be dumped that the city would accept only material from individuals or businesses with a signed contract with the city.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

The citywide cleanup date has been set for May 20, 2006.

Ms. Negele announced the requirement of a DNR floodplain ordinance so that residents can still qualify for National flood insurance coverage. She also informed the council that effective March 1, 2006, there would be a slight increase in the city’s dental insurance premiums.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the council, Mr. Askren made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Mrs. Maus, all ayes.

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Deon H. Swift, II, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Sharon Negele, Clerk/Treasurer